When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Teresa’s distance made Charles think back to how she used to act around him. Every time they met, she treasured every moment.

Teresa would hold him tight, refusing to let go, and never seemed to get tired of asking him what he wanted to eat, always ready to cook for him herself.

Whenever they stayed at Logan Manor, Teresa curled up in his arms like a cat, craving his attention.

But now, she’d turned into a hedgehog, closing herself off and not letting anyone get close.

There was no sign left of the Teresa who used to love him so much; it

was like she’d vanished without a trace.

Charles didn’t reply to Teresa. He just stared up at the ceiling, zoning out. But in the silence, his phone’s shrill ringtone suddenly cut through the air. It was Naomi calling.

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When he picked up, Naomi sounded anxious. “Charles, Yolanda’s been sick again; she’s throwing up and saying her stomach hurts. Can you come home?”

Charles sprang up from bed. “Okay, I’ll be right there.”

After hanging up, he flicked on the light. He got out of bed, threw on some clothes and shoes, then glanced back–Teresa was still lying on the couch, not even stirring.

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He was stunned for a second.

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Not caring about him was one thing, but now, even hearing their daughter was sick didn’t get a reaction out of her.

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After hesitating for a few seconds, Charles walked over to the couch. Looking down at the back of Teresa’s head, he asked gently, “Naomi said Yolanda’s not feeling well. Do you want to come home with me?”

Teresa didn’t turn around, and she replied crisply, “I’m not going. You go ahead.”

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Before Charles could say anything else, Teresa sat up on the couch.

Seeing her move, Charles thought she must still be worried about Yolanda. Even if she said she wasn’t going, she still seemed to care.

He thought she was about to get up and get dressed, but instead, she just leaned back on the couch and looked at him. “At her age, swollen lymph nodes can make her stomach hurt.

“When you get back, make sure she takes her medicine, and keep an eye on her diet. No snacks, and avoid anything spicy for now.”

Charles stayed quiet for a moment before finally asking, “If you care about her that much, why not go see her?”

Teresa let out a small, almost indifferent smile. “I have work tomorrow, so I’ll stay here.”

Charles could sense how distant she was, but he didn’t press her any further. He just said, “Okay.

Then he turned and walked out.

Teresa lay back on the couch, and any trace of sleep vanished instantly.

Of course, she was worried. But half an hour later, she finally drifted off, a little more at ease.

When Charles got back to Brocade Villa, every light in the house was on. Sharon was busy in the kitchen, probably cooking something for Yolanda

As Charles headed upstairs, he saw Naoini holding Yolanda, gently comforting her.

Maybe because she didn’t have much experience, Naomi was sweating bullets, clearly stressed out.

Charles walked into the room and took Yolanda from Naomi’s arms.

Naotni finally able to catch her breath, said to Charles, Ill go downstairs and bring up some soup for Yolanda.”

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Chapter 125

Charles nodded. “Go on.”

After Naomi left, Charles started pacing the room with Yolanda in his arms. Upon seeing his daughter’s little face so pale and hurting, his heart just twisted up inside.

Yolanda pressed her face against Charles’s chest and asked in a hoarse little voice, “Daddy, is Mommy not coming home?”

Even though Yolanda usually didn’t like her mom, when she was sick, she still wanted her mom to be there.

Hearing Yolanda ask about her mom made Charles feel even worse. He just murmured, “Yes.”

Yolanda’s eyes filled with tears, and they started rolling down her cheeks. “Daddy, Mommy doesn’t love me anymore.”

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Charles sat down on the couch, looking at Yolanda seriously. “Didn’t you tell me last time that it was okay if you never saw Mommy again?”

Yolanda’s eyes looked tired. She blinked a few times before saying, “But when I’m sick, Mommy would always rub my tummy for me.” Yolanda really didn’t like her mom anymore, but whenever she felt sick, she’d always think about how nice her mom was. Teresa’s hands were always so warm, and when she rubbed Yolanda’s tummy, it really made her feel better.

Naomi would rub Yolanda’s tummy, too, but her hands didn’t have that magic, so it still hurt a lot

Thinking about how Teresa was acting, Charles just didn’t know what to say to his daughter.

After a moment, he nuzzled Yolanda’s forehead and said gently, “I can rub your tummy, too. Let me do it.” Yolanda nodded and lifted up her shirt, showing her little tummy.

Charles gently pressed his big hand against her little tummy, and Yolanda started giggling.

Seeing her so happy, Charles couldn’t help but bring up something heavy. “Yolanda, we need to

get used to life

without Mommy, okay?” Yolanda kicked her little legs and shrugged. “I’m already used to it. I just miss Mommy when I’m not feeling well, but Daddy, if you’re with me, then I don’t miss her at all.”

Hearing that made Charles feel a little better. He picked Yolanda up, kissed her forehead, and promised, “I’ll be with you more often from now on. No matter how busy I am or how far away I am, if you need me, I’ll come back, okay?”

“Okay. You’re so sweet, Daddy,” Yolanda smiled happily. She hugged Charles’s neck tightly, but her heart felt a little sour.

Daddy’s hands felt good, but it just wasn’t the same as when Teresa rubbed her tummy. No matter what, Yolanda still couldn’t help wishing Teresa would be the one to do it.

But Yolanda told herself, ‘It’s fine. As long as Daddy and Miss Naomi were here, that’s enough.

At Logan Manor, the sky was just starting to lighten when Teresa heard arguing coming from downstairs.

After getting up and washing up, she opened the door and called a maid inside, “What’s going on downstairs?” Susan stood there with her head bowed and replied, “Miss Serena Logan and Mrs. Logan are arguing.”

Teresa frowned. “Is Serena back?”

Susan nodded. “Yes, she came back last night.”

Teresa asked again, “And what about Mr. Logan?”

If Mr. Logan were here, Roselyn wouldn’t dare to be so brazen, Teresa thought.

Susan replied, “Mr. Logan went out for a walk early this morning.

Teresa suddenly got it, Roselyn was only acting like she ran Logan Manor because Richard wasn’t around to keep her in check.

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